2000 Norfolk Tides Roster
Team Record: 65-79
Finished 3rd in the IL's South Division
Manager: John Gibbons (65-79)
Affiliation: New York Mets
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Ballpark: Harbor Park
Attendance: 479,741, Avg. 6,953 in 69 home dates
The Norfolk Tides of the International League ended the 2000 season with a record of 65 wins and 79 losses, finishing third in the league's South Division.
The Tides scored 654 runs and conceded 647 runs. Mark Johnson led Norfolk with 17 home runs, and Vance Wilson walloped 15 or more, too. Jorge Toca drove in 70 runs. Ryan McGuire paced batters with significant playing time with a .298 average. Bobby Jones topped the squad with 10 wins, while Grant Roberts recorded a 3.38 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Mark Johnson, Grant Roberts, Mark Corey, Rafael Bournigal, Jorge Velandia, Jed Hansen, Ryan McGuire, Domingo Cedeño, Jorge Toca, Willie Banks, Tyler Walker, Jim Mann, Vance Wilson, Melvin Mora, Darryl Hamilton, Timo Pérez, Jason Tyner, Rich Rodriguez, Radhames Dykhoff, Bobby Jones, Brian Shouse, Richie Lewis, Dennis Springer, Kurt Abbott, Todd Dunn, Joe McEwing, Scott Stewart, Bobby Jones, Curtis Pride, Bill Pulsipher, David Lamb, Lariel González, Eric Cammack, Matt Franco, Anthony Shumaker, Paul Wilson, Kevin Baez, Leslie Brea and Óscar Henríquez were all players from the 2000 Norfolk Tides who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
John Gibbons served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Abbott | R | R | June 2, 1969 | 5'11" | 180 | Zanesville, OH US |
| J. D. Arteaga | L | L | August 2, 1974 | 6'3" | 227 | Miami, FL US |
| Kevin Baez | R | R | January 10, 1967 | 6'0" | 160 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Willie Banks | R | R | February 27, 1969 | 6'1" | 190 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Jim Baron | L | L | February 22, 1974 | 6'3" | 230 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Rafael Bournigal | R | R | May 12, 1966 | 5'11" | 160 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Leslie Brea | R | R | October 12, 1973 | 5'10" | 170 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mo Bruce | R | R | May 1, 1975 | 5'10" | 190 | Kansas City, MO US |
| Eric Cammack | R | R | August 14, 1975 | 6'1" | 175 | Nederland, TX US |
| Domingo Cedeño | S | R | November 4, 1968 | 6'1" | 170 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Mark Corey | R | R | November 16, 1974 | 6'2" | 220 | Coudersport, PA US |
| Todd Dunn | R | R | July 29, 1970 | 6'5" | 220 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Radhames Dykhoff | L | L | September 27, 1974 | 6'0" | 205 | Paradera, AW |
| Matt Franco | L | R | August 19, 1969 | 6'2" | 200 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Lariel González | R | R | May 25, 1976 | 6'4" | 228 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Mark Guerra | R | R | November 4, 1971 | 6'2" | 200 | Grand Ridge, FL US |
| Darryl Hamilton | L | R | December 3, 1964 | 6'1" | 180 | Baton Rouge, LA US |
| Jed Hansen | R | R | August 19, 1972 | 6'1" | 195 | Tacoma, WA US |
| Dan Held | R | R | October 7, 1970 | 6'1" | 215 | Hartford, WI US |
| Óscar Henríquez | R | R | January 28, 1974 | 6'6" | 220 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Mark Johnson | L | L | October 17, 1967 | 6'4" | 230 | Worcester, MA US |
| Bobby Jones | R | L | April 11, 1972 | 6'0" | 185 | Orange, NJ US |
| Bobby Jones | R | R | February 10, 1970 | 6'4" | 210 | Fresno, CA US |
| David Lamb | S | R | June 6, 1975 | 6'2" | 165 | West Hills, CA US |
| Richie Lewis | R | R | January 25, 1966 | 5'6" | 175 | Muncie, IN US |
| Jim Mann | R | R | November 17, 1974 | 6'3" | 225 | Brockton, MA US |
| Joe McEwing | R | R | October 19, 1972 | 5'10" | 170 | Bristol, PA US |
| Ryan McGuire | L | L | November 23, 1971 | 6'2" | 210 | Bellflower, CA US |
| Melvin Mora | R | R | February 2, 1972 | 5'11" | 200 | Agua Negra, Yaracuy VE |
| Javier Ochoa | R | R | January 8, 1979 | 6'1" | 170 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Timo Pérez | L | L | April 8, 1975 | 5'9" | 180 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Curtis Pride | L | R | December 17, 1968 | 6'0" | 205 | Washington, DC US |
| Alan Probst | R | R | October 24, 1970 | 6'4" | 215 | Lock Haven, PA US |
| Bill Pulsipher | L | L | October 9, 1973 | 6'3" | 230 | Fort Benning, GA US |
| Grant Roberts | R | R | September 13, 1977 | 6'3" | 205 | El Cajon, CA US |
| Rich Rodriguez | L | L | March 1, 1963 | 5'10" | 185 | Downey, CA US |
| Sammy Rodriguez | R | R | August 20, 1975 | 5'9" | 196 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Chris Sheff | R | R | February 4, 1971 | 6'3" | 215 | Laguna Beach, CA US |
| Brian Shouse | L | L | September 26, 1968 | 5'11" | 180 | Effingham, IL US |
| Anthony Shumaker | L | L | May 14, 1973 | 6'5" | 225 | Tucson, AZ US |
| Mitch Simons | R | R | December 13, 1968 | 5'9" | 172 | Midwest City, OK US |
| Dennis Springer | R | R | February 12, 1965 | 5'10" | 185 | Fresno, CA US |
| Scott Stewart | R | L | August 14, 1975 | 6'2" | 225 | Stoughton, MA US |
| John Tamargo | S | R | May 3, 1975 | 5'9" | 180 | Tampa, FL US |
| Jorge Toca | R | R | January 7, 1971 | 6'3" | 220 | Remedios, Villa Clara CU |
| Jason Tyner | L | L | April 23, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Bedford, TX US |
| Jorge Velandia | R | R | January 12, 1975 | 5'9" | 160 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Tyler Walker | R | R | May 15, 1976 | 6'3" | 260 | San Francisco, CA US |
| Paul Wilson | R | R | March 28, 1973 | 6'5" | 235 | Orlando, FL US |
| Vance Wilson | R | R | March 17, 1973 | 5'11" | 190 | Mesa, AZ US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
